Is RAW food safe for my pet?
Yes - when done correctly, raw feeding and biologically appropriate for dogs and cats.
At Rawsome Pets in Plainfield, IL, we educate customers that a dogs stomach has a very low pH (around 2 or lower), which is designed to break down raw meat and neutralize bacteria. Cats have a similarly acidic digestive system.
Many issues blamed on raw feeding are actually caused by:
-Poor sourcing
-Improper handling
-Incomplete or unbalanced diets
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This is why we guide customers towards properly sourced, balanced raw and freeze-dried options, and we help tailor diets to individual pets;
How do i switch my pet to raw food safely?
A slow, thoughtful transition is key.
At Rawsome Pets in Plainfield, we typically recommend:
1. Starting with a single, gentle protein
2. Transitioning gradually over several days
3. Watching stool quality, appetite, and energy
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Every pet us different. Puppies, seniors and pets with health conditions may need a customized transition plan...which we help with in-store or online via consultation.
How do I handle raw food?
Handling RAW pet food is no different than handling raw meat for human meals.
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At Rawsome Pets, we recommend:
-Preparing raw food in a clean surface
-Washing hands, bowls, & utensils after feeding
-Using hot water & soap or hydrogen peroxide for surface sanitation
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We also carry a pharmaceutical-grade microfiber cleaning cloths that effectively clean surfaces without harsh chemicals - greater efficiency that a bleach-wipe using only water and safe for kids, pets and food prep areas.
Where can i buy raw & freeze dried pet food
Rawsome Pets is a local Plainfield, Illinois raw pet food store offering:
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-Raw meals for dogs & cats
-Freeze dried treats and toppers
-Whole-prey and enrichment items
-Ethically sourced proteins from regenerative farms
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We serve customers locally and also ship select items nationwide.
What makes rawsome pets different from other raw petfood stores?
Rawsome Pets is not just a retailer - we are an education-driven hub.
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What sets us apart:
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-Deep knowledge of whole-food nutrition
-Emphasis on sourcing, not just ingredients
-Regenerative, pasture-raised protein partners
-Guidance rooted in biology, not trends
-Support for sensitive, allergic, and special-needs pets
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We believe food is information - and pets deserve better than convenience nutrition.
Is freeze-dried food the same as raw?
Freeze-dried food is raw food with the moisture removed.
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At Rawsome Pets, freeze-dried food is options are often used:
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-For travel or convenience
-As meal toppers
-For pets transitioning to raw
-For picky or immunocompromised pets
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Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional integrity of raw while offering shelf stability.
Can raw feeding help with allergies, skin issues,or digestion?
Many customer come to Rawsome Pets after struggling with:
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-Chronic itching
-Yeast issues
-Digestive upset
-Recurrent ear infections
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While food is not a "cure-all", removing ultra-processed ingredients and feeding species appropriate diets often reduces inflammatory triggers. We focus on protein rotation, omega balance, and gut support when guiding customers.
do you ship, or are you local only?
Rawsome Pets ships nationwide, coast to coast.
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We are a national raw pet food shipping leader, delivering frozen, freeze-dried, and whole-food nutrition products across the United States better, safer, and more reliably than others in this space.
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While we proudly are based in Plainfield, IL, our reach is national. Customers from coast to coast trust Rawsome Pets for:
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-Professionally packed frozen shipments
-Cold-chain integrity from our door to yours
-Raw, freeze dried, and whole prey products shipped with precision and care.
-Experience handling complex, temperature-sensitive food logistics.
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Shipping raw food is not an afterthought here - it is part of our expertise...right down to our custom designed insulated boxes.
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Whether you shop with us locally or order from across the country, you receive the same standard:
NO shortcuts, NO compromises, and no guessing.
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If it can be shipped safely, we ship it - and we do it better than anyone else!
